Special Project Engineer

Beckhoff Special Project Engineer position is to provide application support for customer projects including software development, system design, product implementation, and integration of third-party equipment into a TwinCAT system. Reporting to the group manager this person will be a dedicated resource for the implementation of Beckhoff technologies into customers systems.

• provide clients’ with the ability to develop and implement systems and projects that they may or may not have the resources and knowledge to complete on their own
• software development across the entire Beckhoff Automation product line for projects at the clients’ direction to bring project to completion
• mentor and train clients engineering staff throughout the process of development of their system
• diagnose and assist support in solving clients’ implementation issues using trouble-shooting tools and techniques
• direct connection with product management team on the implementation of technologies within their respective product group
• assist the professional development team with feedback on developing engineers’ skillsets and aptitude for further career positioning
• provide assistance to OEM’s converting to Beckhoff on initial system
• assist clients in implementing new products within U.S. market
• assist regional sales staff with system design as available
• prioritize incoming requests
• escalate problems (when required or appropriate) to other technicians, next level of support or other departments or function
• embrace challenges and expand skillset when faced with new challenges/questions
• direct reporting under project group manager
• other duties as directed

• Bachelor of science in business, engineering, computer science, or related technical field from a four-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience, 4 to 6 years’ experience
• deep experience with industrial systems design and application solutions
• experience with industrial control systems (PLC, embedded, PC based. etc.)
• ability to handle multiple issues, prioritizing and effectively engaging team resources
• ability to lead team efforts in recognizing large scale projects and coordinate efforts with other team members to quickly solve large scale problems
• ability to relate well in a customer service role with technology end users
• ability to work in a high stress environment while maintaining professionalism
• excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present to clients, companywide, and/or departmental meetings

Preferred education and experience

• previous technical training or Beckhoff Automation experience